WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Level of language study ___________________Teacher _______________________________
Grade Level
9
10
11
12
Date ____________
In order to offer you a language program designed for your requirements, we would like you to share with us your
reasons for taking German courses, your expectations of them, your current accomplishments and your future
plans. We would appreciate your cooperation in completing this questionnaire:
1. What is your purpose in taking this course? (Circle as many as apply.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
The university/universities I am interested in require it.
I want to become bilingual.
I see speaking German as a career advantage.
I want to travel.
I want to learn more about the German culture.
I want to be well prepared for the AP German Language Exam.
I have heard from other students that this is a good program.
I have enjoyed my German class/classes and feel relatively certain of enjoying future classes.
I like the fun I have speaking and understanding German
I think knowing other languages expands my possibilities to connect with friends through the Internet.
I am proud of the progress I’ve made in German so far.
My parents have encouraged/urged me to follow through with the program.
I am continuing/have continued because my friends have.
I know that German helps me get higher scores on SATs.
Many major international businesses regularly recruit candidates who know German.
German has a relatively quick learning curve.
2. At this point, what skills would you prefer to see emphasized in your German class? (number in order of
preference.)
_____ Listening comprehension
_____ Speaking / Conversation
_____Reading comprehension
_____ Writing / Composition
_____Francophone culture / arts / traditions / history / geography
3. Does the German program as you have experienced it move at a satisfactory pace for you?
_____I would prefer a faster pace.
_____ I would prefer a slower pace.
_____ I think the pace is about right.
I consider the following to be:
MY STRENGTHS
AND
(circle any that apply)
MY WEAKNESSES
Listening comprehension
inside the classroom,
with familiar speakers
Listening Comprehension
inside the classroom,
with familiar speakers
Listening comprehension
Outside the classroom,
With unfamiliar speakers
Listening comprehension
outside the classroom,
without unfamiliar speakers
Speaking to classmates
in familiar classroom
activities
Speaking to classmates
in familiar classroom
activities
Speaking to strangers outside
the classroom, e.g., other
teachers, exchange students
or neighbors
Speaking to strangers outside
the classroom, e.g., other
teachers, exchange students
or neighbors
Reading comprehension of
previously studied material
Reading comprehension of
previously studied material
Reading comprehension of
new material
Reading comprehension of
new material
A broad vocabulary that suits
my present needs
A broad vocabulary that suits
my present needs
Retention of old grammar and
structures
Retention of old grammar and
structures
Learning new grammar and
structures
Learning new grammar and
structures
Writing / Composition
Writing / Composition